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PYMNTS First Streaming App Provider Ranking Of 2021 Is A Cliffhanger
PYMNTS First Streaming App Provider Ranking Of 2021 Is A Cliffhanger
January 29, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

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Competition Concerns Spark UK Probe Into Uber’s Autocab Deal
Competition Concerns Spark UK Probe Into Uber’s Autocab Deal
January 29, 2021  |  ANTITRUST

Uber’s planned acquisition of Autocab is being investigated by the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for suspected anticompetitive behavior, Reuters reported on Friday (Jan....

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German Finance Minister Says OECD Digital Tax Deal Likely By Summer
German Finance Minister Says OECD Digital Tax Deal Likely By Summer
January 29, 2021  |  International

Germany’s finance minister sees OECD member states reaching a deal by this summer on imposing a tax on major digital firms. Get the Full Story...

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Robinhood Halts Instant Buys For Crypto, Raises Over $1 Billion
Robinhood Halts Instant Buys For Crypto, Raises Over $1 Billion
January 29, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Amid a spike in the price of bitcoin and the Dogecoin cryptocurrency, Robinhood limited trading in digital currencies on Friday (Jan. 29). Get the Full...

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Today In Digital-First Banking: Dave Obtains $100 Million Credit Facility; Plaid Reveals Deposit Switch For Account Funding
Today In Digital-First Banking: Dave Obtains $100 Million Credit Facility; Plaid Reveals Deposit Switch For...
January 29, 2021  |  Digital Banking

In today’s top digital-first banking news, challenger bank Dave has secured a $100 million credit facility from Victory Park Capital, while Plaid has revealed its...

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BEA Report Shows US Personal Income Up More Than Expected
BEA Report Shows US Personal Income Up More Than Expected
January 29, 2021  |  Economy

U.S. personal income in the month of December rose more than anticipated, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) on...

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Will The Dogecoin Frenzy Take A Bite Out Of Bitcoin? 
Will The Dogecoin Frenzy Take A Bite Out Of Bitcoin? 
January 29, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

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New Findings Indicate Cause For Hope In Restaurant Industry
New Findings Indicate Cause For Hope In Restaurant Industry
January 29, 2021  |  Retail

After an extremely difficult year for restaurants, with both local businesses and international chains seeing sales declines and store closures, there may be some optimism...

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Nike, IKEA Lead In-Store Retail Design Revolution
Nike, IKEA Lead In-Store Retail Design Revolution
January 29, 2021  |  Retail

Plant shopping in Ohio is about to become a more immersive experience than the average gardening enthusiast is used to, as Greendigs, a direct-to-consumer (D2C)...

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